These days, it’s rare to see actors working on multiple films in a year. Most mid-range heroes barely manage two films per calendar year, while top stars typically appear in just one film every year or two. In stark contrast, during earlier decades, star actors juggled 20–30 films annually, contributing significantly to the industry’s ecosystem and sustaining jobs for many involved in showbiz.
One shining example of that era is legendary actor Kamal Haasan. He worked on 14 films in 1975, 18 in 1976, 19 in 1977, and an astounding 22 in 1978. Reflecting on that intense pace in a recent interview, Kamal said he never saw those years as a chase for milestones. Instead, he treated them as a formative training period. He believes today’s actors, who often work on just one or two projects a year, could take inspiration from that mindset — not only to support the industry but to evolve as artists.
“I never thought of that as work,” Kamal remarked. “I entered Malayalam cinema to sharpen my craft. In Tamil cinema at the time, it was mostly about commerce. It was locked into a groove — great music, yes, but lacking in improvisation. I wasn’t interested in just listening to gramophone records of the same formula. I wanted to grow. The only places where I found creative solace were with Mr. Balachander and in Malayalam films.”
He added, “I never looked at those films as achievements or proof of talent. That was my training ground — and I was fully aware of it even back then. So, I didn’t complain about the small stuff. I was simply grateful for the opportunity and experience.”
On the work front, Kamal Haasan is now gearing up for the release of his next big film, Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on June 5.
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